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Whether you’re new or have been with us for a while, there are many meaningful ways to get connected. From children and students to adults and serving opportunities, we invite you to take your next step and become part of our community.

Rooted in Love, Growing in Faith

Village Kids & Youth

Because we believe faith is formed at every stage of life, we offer programs that support children and students as they grow. Each stage is designed to meet kids where they are and help them move forward in their faith.
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Village Kids

Infant through 5th Grade

For our youngest members, Village Kids helps children take their first steps with Jesus by discovering God’s story through the Bible and building relationships with others.

With that in mind, we partner with families to make a lasting impact together.

Kids Ministry is available during the Contemporary service for babies through 5th grade.

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Nursery

(Infant - 4 years)

For our youngest members, the nursery provides a safe, nurturing space where little ones can play, explore, and grow while parents attend worship.

In addition, loving volunteers create a warm environment tailored to the youngest members of our church family.

We also explore a Bible story with a curriculum from Amazing+ that engages kids and keeps them excited about what they are learning.

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Treetops

(Grades K-5)

In Treetops, classes use a curriculum from Amazing+ to help children and families grow in faith together.

Each session includes large-group storytelling, small-group discussions, and mission-focused prayer and activities. As a result, kids can connect with God’s story in age-appropriate ways.

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Village Youth

6th - 12th Grade

For middle and high school students, Village Youth strives to create a space where students can know, love, and follow Jesus.

Through authentic experiences and meaningful relationships, students connect with other disciples their age and with loving Christian mentors.

We also encourage students to discover how they can join God’s mission in everyday life. This includes life at home, at school, and in their communities.

Because we believe Christian faith shapes our values, influences our relationships, and affects our entire lives, we want students to see how faith connects with everything they do.

Sunday Youth Church

Sunday Youth Church (SYC) meets Sunday mornings during the Contemporary worship service.

During this time, middle and high school students discuss and study the same key concepts as the Contemporary service. However, the lessons include specific application and relevance to the life of students.

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Kids & Youth

Activities

In addition to weekly ministries, we host a variety of events designed to build community and create fun, meaningful experiences. These gatherings offer opportunities for connection beyond Sunday mornings.

Fun & Games Friday

For younger children, Fun & Games Friday provides a welcoming space to play and build friendships.

Throughout the academic year, we host a once a month game night for third through fifth graders from 4:30-6:30pm. There is a $5 cost that includes pizza and other snacks.

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Friday Night Live

Meanwhile, Friday Night Live creates an engaging environment to connect, grow, and have fun.

Throughout the academic year, we host a once a month game night for junior and senior high school students from 7-9:30pm. Water and first snack are free; pizza and other snacks available for purchase.

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Confirmation

For eighth graders looking to enter the process of confirming their faith in Jesus, our confirmation classes begin in January and wrap up in April on Confirmation Sunday.

This special Sunday involves a public declaration of faith in Jesus. It also includes a commitment to active participation in the life of our church community.

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LGYC Retreats & Camps

Throughout the year, Village Kids & Youth participate in various week-long summer camps and weekend retreats at Lake Geneva Youth Camp.

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Adults

Beyond kids and youth, we also provide meaningful opportunities for adults. Through our adult ministries we hope to provide opportunities for you to grow in your faith within a community setting where you learn to read scripture, pray, and share your faith with others.

Adult Sunday School & Sunday Morning Discipleship Group

These two opportunities are designed to deepen your understanding of the Bible through rotating topical studies.

At the same time, they help you learn how to live out your faith through practical applications.

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Group Life

One of the primary ways to grow in community is through Group Life.

Group Life refers to regular, intentional gatherings in smaller, relational settings. These groups often meet in homes, cafés, or church spaces outside of Sunday services.

We have groups that meet for study and learning, fellowship, caring, and serving.

Regardless of the type of group you belong to, our vision is that every group would foster and develop authentic Christian community.

In addition, we want our groups to nurture discipleship and further God’s mission in the world together.

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Serve

Our goal at Village Church is to join God’s mission in everyday life.

We ask, “Where is God working, and how can we partner with what He’s already doing?” Through service, we not only bless others but also grow spiritually ourselves.

Serve At Village Church

First, there are many opportunities to serve inside the church. From welcoming guests to serving at coffee hour, these roles help create a warm and inviting environment.

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Serve our Community

“I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35

Next, we are committed to serving our local community. In addition to meeting practical needs, these efforts allow us to share God’s love in tangible ways throughout Northbrook and beyond.
 
To learn more about specific upcoming opportunities, please contact our Missions Committee.
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Serve Beyond

“Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon.”
Isaiah 58:10

Finally, we are committed to furthering the gospel throughout the world by supporting global missionaries and organizations. Below are some of the partners we support through time, prayer, monetary and other donations. Some of our partners are omitted due to safety reasons.

To learn more about our involvement in global missions, please contact our Missions Committee.

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Chloe & Samson Densmore

Modern Day Missions
Costa Rica

David & Patricia Carwell

Missionary Flights International

John & Joy Haspels

Kenya, Africa

Rich Hanson

Leadership Coaching Network
Africa

Todd & Maria Luke

Xpujil, Mexico